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Chelsea considering ambitious Alaba bid

Chelsea are considering making a bold move for Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba in the January window, although it may cost them up to £60 million. The 27 year old Austrian international has 18 months left on his current contract at the Allianz Arena, where he has enjoyed a glittering career since making his debut for them as a 17 ...

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Arsenal linked with move for Bayern Munich defender

Arsenal have been linked with a January move for Bayern Munich defender Jérôme Boateng. The 31 year old German international has fallen out of favour at the Allianz Arena, having started less than half of the games for the Bundesliga champions this season, and wants to leave the club in the January window. For their part, Arsenal are in the ...

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Confusion over Xhaka future

There are conflicting reports about the immediate future of Swiss international Granit Xhaka. Some reports suggest that Hertha Berlin have agreed a loan deal for the player with an option to buy of £25 million, but, his manager Mikel Arteta is making it clear that he will be staying at Arsenal, at least for the rest of the season. Xhaka’s ...

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Leipzig defender top of Arsenal shopping list

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano is top of Arsenal’s shopping list in the January window. New manager Mikel Arteta has identified the need for a new central defender to boost his side, with Calum Chambers set for an extended spell on the side-lines after limping off against Chelsea last weekend, and Rob Holding suffering from a knee injury. That only ...

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January transfer dates revealed

The January transfer window is about to open but, as usual, there are some differences in deadlines between the various major leagues, although nothing like the three week gap between the Premier League and competing divisions that was seen in the summer, and which was attributed as causing some of the instability behind the scenes seen at clubs like Manchester ...

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Haaland signing frees up Sancho move

The signing of Erland Haaland by Borussia Dortmund has increased the likelihood that Jadon Sancho will leave the German club in January, with Chelsea his preferred destination. Dortmund beat a host of clubs, including Manchester United, to the signature of the Red Bull Salzburg striker, but the repercussions of the move are likely to benefit another Premier League side. That ...

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Manchester United miss out on top target

Manchester United have missed out on one of their top January targets, after Norwegian striker Erling Haaland signed for Borussia Dortmund for £18 million, the buyout clause in his contract.. The Red Bull Salzburg forward had been heavily tipped for a move to Old Trafford, but, instead opted for Dortmund, although the reasons vary according to which report is being ...

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Xhaka ready for Hertha Berlin move

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has agreed a move back to the Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin. The 27 year old Swiss international has wanted to leave the Premier League club since being stripped of the captaincy in the wake of his furious reaction to being substituted in the league game against Crystal Palace at the Emirates in October. At that time ...

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Arsenal linked with Bayer Leverkusen forward

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland, who could become Mikel Arteta’s first signing. It comes in response to news that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is unhappy at the club, and wants to leave, having turned down the offer of a new contract at the Emirates. And with the Gabonese striker having only 18 months left ...

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Chelsea set to pip rivals to Sancho

Chelsea have emerged as favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in the January window, pipping both Manchester United and Liverpool to the 19 year old. Rated at £120 million, the England international has long been linked with a return to the Premier League, with United working on a deal to sign him for some time. Liverpool are also ...

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